Fair Trade Products + Lifestyle

“I’m just a woman trying to help other women.” 75 years ago, Ten Thousand ...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Summer picnics are a quintessential seasonal treat. Shar...

It is incredibly exciting to head off to college. The future feels wide open, you have a new sens...

Jamdani Weave Scarf and Jamdani Weave Brown Scarf There are master textile weavers, capabl...

Charcuterie has gotten a makeover! Originally a French concept referring to a spread of c...

Our model Janelle is strutting the Summer Days Bandana and the Eco-Leather Shoulder Bag Ev...

Decades of war have left Cambodia’s fields littered with brass from bullet and bomb casings. Raja...

There is rich heritage breathing all over India. In Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh that includes the ar...

A miracle material—with all the bright color of plastic and the luxurious texture of ivory. What ...

Looking for some lovely news? Our brushed sterling silver collection from Indonesia has grown. Ju...

In a year that laid bare the vulnerabilities of the world’s most marginalized citizens an...

In November, something special happens in stores all over the country. Have you noticed? Suddenly...

You’ve probably been there. It’s crunch-time, the final countdown before the holidays, and everyb...

Winter wear seems like an obvious gift idea for the holidays, but it can start to feel a little t...

There’s a whole lot to love about alpaca fiber. It’s warmer than wool because the hollow fibers p...

There’s no doubt about it. This year is going to look and feel a little bit different than the ty...

We believe that global economic justice is possible when we work together to do business differen...

Life is complicated, but your wardrobe doesn’t have to be. In fact, if this past year has taught ...

Sometimes gift ideas come easily (thank goodness for thinly veiled hints), but sometimes we’re st...

A freshly-cut tree is like a blank canvas. There’s so much creative potential it’s almost overwhe...

At Ten Thousand Villages, we believe that where there is access to dependable and fair income, th...

The end of October is the height of the harvesting season. It’s also prime time for gourds. You’r...

At Ten Thousand Villages, we have a soft spot for labors of love. We are often awestruck by the c...

“Our Vision: One day all artisans in developing countries will earn a fair wage, be treated wit...

Life is weird right now. Does anyone even remember what “normal” looks like? Maybe you’re...

Anyone else need a hug? There’s no two ways about it. Being apart is hard. However, there are way...

Nothing says footloose and fancy-free like a pair of flip flops. This low maintenance shoe in eve...

It’s true that necessity is the mother of invention. Still, it’s important to note that, while ad...

Our artisan partners value sustainability, and we do, too. Although we’re always looking for ways...

Pins and buttons have been a countercultural form of expression for decades. But is adorning our ...

Newcomers to the Silence program for the hearing impaired look to Swapan Sarkar for guidance. At ...

We’ve all been spending more time at home, and when we’re just bouncing around the house, it can ...

Move the tassels, toss the caps, and prepare for new beginnings because graduation season is here...

Congratulations! You’ve announced the big news, and now it’s time to start planning the nursery. ...

The artisans of Rishilpi Handicrafts, masterminds behind the bestselling Essential Companion Tote...

At Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, invasive water hyacinth has become a nuisance for fishin...